Shooting machine

[avcase]

   Allen, what was the intended application for that latch, would you select the same one if you did it over?

The original purpose for this latch was for the front grille/hood for a Freightliner Argosy Cabover. I like the compact design and the way it snaps open. The release is very clean when used with the release loop, which is what I need for my foot bow.  However, I would use a larger latch if I were trying to simulate a finger release, and I would build out thickness on either side of the claw to simulate three fingers on the string.

[Badger]

  I had a feeling it was freightliner!

[Bryce]

A small ‘quick-release’ for ropes and such are fairly inexpensive

[Badger]

  Bryce, do you know what they are called?

[Bryce]

The ones we used in search and rescue where called ‘fast-rope; quick release’
I’ve seen some at wal mart as well where it’s a pin pull type release, a panic snap release.